Birth control and weight gain

Kate Lawler's waters have broken and she is in hospital preparing to give birth to her first child, 11 days ahead of her due date. The former Big Brother star, 40, took to Instagram on Thursday morning to update her followers about the development, which came four days ahead of her baby's planned birth by planned caesarean section. Kate - who is expecting a girl with her fiancé Martin - wrote: 'It's finally happening!' Alongside a photograph of herself strapped up to monitors and wearing a facemask, Kate explained she was waiting to find out if she can be scheduled in for an abdominal birth. It's finally happening! Kate Lawler's waters have broken and she is in hospital preparing to give birth to her first child, 11 days ahead of her due date She wrote: 'Good morning all. My waters broke at 5:45am this morning. 'I'm in hospital 11 days before my due date and 4 days ahead of my planned birth but I guess little Nuchky is ready to meet us! RELATED ARTICLES … [Read more...] about ‘It’s finally happening!’ Pregnant Kate Lawler reveals her waters have broken and she’s in hospital preparing to give birth 11 days before her due date

A young Australian mum who used to gorge on fast food and never exercise has shared how she lost 46kg and toned her physique without committing to an expensive gym membership. Katelyn Lankester tipped the scales at 99kg in November 2019 after giving birth to her first child, but was determined to lose weight as she felt ashamed every time she looked in the mirror and struggled completing everyday tasks. The 23-year-old from New South Wales said she had a 'complicated pregnancy' that caused excessive weight gain and she 'fell into bad habits with food'. 'I hated how I looked and would avoid going out which impacted my mental health,' Katelyn told FEMAIL. Katelyn started her weight loss transformation six months post-partum on May 25 last year after seeing an online advertisement for a Bodies by Rachel program by fitness trainer Rachel Dillon. By exercising six days a week and eating healthy, she manage to drop down to 53kg after only seven months. … [Read more...] about How to sculpt your dream body at home: Young mum, 23, reveals how she lost a staggering 46kg in just 28 WEEKS – without joining a gym

She's currently awaiting the imminent arrival of her first child with her partner of seven years, Martin. And Kate Lawler, 40, transported her Instagram followers back to the early stages of her pregnancy journey over the weekend, when she shared video of relatives reacting to the news that she's expecting her first child. In the clip, the mother-to-be is seen surprising her parents, twin sister, and Martin's mother with the news when she was three months' pregnant. Throwback: Kate Lawler, 40, transported her fans back to the early stages of her pregnancy journey, when she shared video of relatives reacting to the news that she's expecting She is first seen dining al fresco with her parents as she shows what appears to be a baby scan to them. While her mother looks shocked and emotional – before asking if it's a joke – her dad quips: 'Well, good luck to ya!' After learning of the news, Martin's mother is seen leaping from her couch to hug Kate and her son as the broadcaster … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone thought we were winding them up!’ Pregnant Kate Lawler, 40, shares sweet throwback video of relatives reacting to her baby news

WHEN it comes to trying for a baby it can be a long and disheartening process. It's very rare for a woman to become pregnant on the first few tries, which is why knowing which days you're most likely to conceive is important. As with what seems like everything in a woman's body, it's governed by our menstrual cycle. At certain times of the month you are more fertile than others. Knowing when that is can boost your chances of having a baby. Women are most fertile within a couple of days of ovulation, when the ovaries release an egg, so that's the best time to be getting down and dirty with your partner. What are the best days to have sex to get pregnant? The best days to have sex are the days leading up to and the days after ovulation. Sperm can live for several days inside the female body, so a few days before your body releases an egg still increases your chances of getting pregnant. To know when you are ovulating you first need to understand your menstrual … [Read more...] about The best days to have sex if you want to get pregnant – and avoid if you don’t